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“I enjoy Family Law because my practice revolves around working with the family unit. I want my clients to believe the result we achieved was within their expectations, was accomplished with as little turmoil and stress as possible, and throughout the process my client felt they had the support and compassion of our office and staff.”. Carolyn Peacock is an experienced and dedicated Family Law attorney who has practiced law for over 20 years. Carolyn became a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law in 2008. Board Certified Specialists must satisfy rigorous requirements including passing a 6 hour exam, continuing education, peer review, and the allocation of 25% or more of their practice to their speciality.. Carolyn truly stands apart amongst specialists because her practice is 100% devoted to Family Law.

I pride myself on being a compassionate advocate that is accessible to my clients. I am a dedicated attorney that cares about your case and your future.. I am a graduate of the North Carolina Central School of Law.  I graduated with high honors in the top 10% of her class.  During law school I served on both the Law Review and the Moot Court Board. I am currently the Vice President of the Craven County Bar Association and an active member of the North Carolina Bar Association.  I also serves as a board member on the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council in Craven County.. Before beginning my legal career, I worked with the United Nations and the International Campaign to Ban Landmines in a joint effort to raise funds for clearing minefields in Mozambique.  I also lobbied U.S. Congressional members in an effort to raise awareness of the global landmine crises.  My article on this subject was published in the U.N. Vision.  Later, I served in the AmeriCorps as a literacy tutor for troubled youth and Mexican migrant farm workers. I moved to New Bern and married my husband, Steven Jerome, a local fireman, in 2011.. I am a zealous trial attorney focusing on both criminal defense and family law. In criminal cases, I will take the time to discuss your options, such as community service, limited driving privileges, and expunging your record.  Remember, even something as small as a traffic ticket can have a long term effect on your finances, insurance, and driving record.  I represent clients with misdemeanors and felonies, traffic tickets, driving while license revoked, and DUI issues in Craven, Pamlico and Carteret Counties.. Additionally, I handle family related matters such as child custody and visitation, separation agreements, equitable distribution claims, and absolute divorce.  I understand that these are very personal and very emotional issues and my role is not only an advocate, but also a counselor in law. I am dedicated to giving myclients a cost-effective, timely result with the personalized attention that each case deserves.

Jennifer Palmer, based in the Gastonia office of McIlveen Family Law Firm, is a dedicated family law attorney with a comprehensive grasp of complex family law issues and estate planning. Her areas of practice include child custody, child support, alimony, domestic violence, equitable distribution, divorce, mediation, separation agreements, and adoptions. She also practices in the Estate Planning division where she drafts estate plans, wills, and power of attorney, and represents clients in probate matters. Palmer's approach combines legal prowess with a deep understanding of the emotional and practical challenges her clients face.. In Her Own Words: The Path to Advocacy. Palmer has always been the go-to person for advice among friends and family. This natural inclination to support and guide others has seamlessly transitioned into her legal career. She believes in providing knowledgeable, compassionate, and honest support to navigate the often overwhelming legal system. Palmer’s role extends beyond legal representation; she is a steadfast ally, helping clients achieve positive outcomes for their families.. Roots and Motivation. Born and raised in North Carolina, Palmer's early life was marked by a passion for debate and a desire to help those in need. These traits, coupled with encouragement from her family, steered her towards a career in law. She obtained her B.A. in International Relations and History from Salem College, where she honed her advocacy and community service skills.. From Talent Management to Legal Excellence. Palmer's journey included five years in talent management with a global specialty retailer, emphasizing client-first service and relationship building. These experiences, combined with her legal education at the University of North Carolina School of Law, cemented her commitment to family law. Her work with the Community Development Legal Clinic and the Orange County Compass Center for Women and Families underscored her dedication to providing empathetic and effective legal counsel.. Building Relationships, Advocating Passionately. Understanding the deeply personal nature of family law, Palmer focuses on building strong relationships with her clients. Her goal is to understand each client's unique situation and advocate passionately for them, ensuring their voice is heard and respected both in and out of the courtroom.. Life Beyond the Law. When she's not practicing law, Palmer enjoys spending time with her family, supporting the Tar Heels, indulging in true crime documentaries, and planning her next adventure to the beach or mountains.. Professional Memberships and Education. Palmer is an active member of several legal associations, including the North Carolina State Bar, the Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association, and the Iredell County Bar Association. Her educational background is marked by distinction: she graduated magna cum laude from Salem College, earning departmental honors in International Relations, and was a proactive student practitioner at the University of North Carolina School of Law.. Her involvement in various legal clinics showcases her commitment to the community and her passion for family law. Jennifer Palmer is not just an attorney; she is a compassionate advocate dedicated to guiding families through their most challenging times.

I am an attorney based in Gastonia, NC, practicing family law remotely with King Law Offices.. Since I started practicing, I have devoted my energy to trying to efficiently resolve family law cases.  I became a NCDRC Certified Mediator for Family Financial cases in 2017 and a NC Board Certified Family Law Specialist in 2020.  Clients often come to lawyers when they are stressed or anxious.  I truly enjoy helping clients and my best reward is to bring them relief from whatever legal problem they are facing.  Please call for a consultation.

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My community is very important to me and serving that community is one of the main reasons I chose Mt. Holly to open Hegedus Law Firm PLLC here.  There is a real need for affordable legal services in Gaston County and that is what I strive to provide.. When I am not at the office you can find me at the Stowe YMCA, running the sidewalks of Mount Holly and Belmont, or even on the top of Crowder's Mountain, or playing the saxophone in my local concert band

Tamara C. DiVenere became a shareholder and partner in the law firm in May, 2008 and the firm then became known as Walker & DiVenere, Attorneys at Law. She has worked with Mr. Walker since 2003, beginning as a law clerk after her graduation from Duke University.. Ms. DiVenere graduated cum laude with a degree in Political Science from Duke University in 2003. While at Duke, Ms. DiVenere was on the Dean's List and received the RSR Award in American Government. She continued her education at the University of North Carolina School Of Law, Chapel Hill, where she was also on the Dean's List and graduated with High Honors in 2006.. Tamara is a lifelong resident of the High Country of North Carolina and graduated from Beaver Creek High School in 1999. She is married to Jak Reeves, also an attorney in Ashe County, North Carolina.. Walker & DiVenere will continue to concentrate their practice in general civil litigation, including personal injury and wrongful death, construction and real estate disputes, family law, workers compensation, business formation and residential and commercial real estate closings and transactions.

I was born and raised in Boone, North Carolina. I went to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for both my undergraduate degree and Juris Doctorate.  After graduation from law school, I moved back home for a short time before joining a national family law firm in Charlotte, North Carolina in May 2010. During my tenure there, I became an Assistant Litigation Manager, managing two associate family law attorneys while also having a full case load.  In July 2013, I attended and graduated from the ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute, a week long intensive program for trial advocacy in the specific field of family law. In June 2015, I transitioned to a boutique law firm in Charlotte, NC specializing in the practice of family law.. In 2016, with my daughter and husband, I moved back to the High Country where I call home.. I bring my zealous advocacy to the High Country region to aggressively fight to protect the interests of my clients, both in the courtroom and in settlement negotiations.

Experienced attorney, specializing in family law, social security disability, and appellate law.. A native of Boone, Kim Eggers graduated summa cum laude from Appalachian State University and earned her Juris Doctor from Campbell University School of Law in 2001. Before joining Eggers, Eggers, Eggers, & Eggers, Kim served as a Watauga County Magistrate Judge for six years. She is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and the Watauga County Bar Association.

Matthew attended undergrad at North Carolina State University and law school at the University of Alabama School of Law in Tuscaloosa. Matthew's practice primarily focuses on civil litigation, family law and personal injury. Matthew is an experienced litigator who regularly tries cases to verdict. He represents clients out of offices in Mooresville, Statesville and Taylorsville, North Carolina.. Matthew is respected among his peers as an experienced and effective advocate. He has represented fellow attorneys, judges and prosecutors in Iredell and Alexander Counties in a wide variety of matters: criminal, domestic and family law, civil litigation, probate matters, ethical complaints to the North Carolina State Bar and legal malpractice. Those that work alongside and across from Matthew daily entrust their own legal needs to him when the need arises.. Professionally, Matthew has served as an officer for Judicial District 32, encompassing Iredell and Alexander Counties. He served as Treasurer in 2012, Vice-President in 2013 and President of 22A in 2014. He also served as chairman of the Iredell County Indigent Defense Committee from 2012 to 2015.. Matthew is originally from Wilkes County, where he was raised on a tobacco and cattle farm. Matthew, his wife and two children now reside in Mooresville, North Carolina.. Matthew spends most of his time outside of work cheering on the Alabama Crimson Tide and NC State Wolfpack. He also enjoys BBQing, and is a member of his Father-in-Law's competition barbecue team, The Fabulous Faultliners, competing in both the Memphis Barbeque Network and Kansas City Barbecue Society contests.

Experienced Family Attorney handling divorce, separation, domestic violence, child custody and support and other domestic related matters in Wake and surrounding counties.

David is an NC Board Certified Specialist in Family Law with over 17 years of experience helping clients.. David believes strongly that the client is always the master of their case and that the client is best served when they determine their priorities in the case. David collaborates in goal setting and then works cooperatively with the client to achieve goals set. Maintaining close relationships and regular communication with his clients is key to David’s practice. David enjoys getting to know new clients and learning the particulars of their individual circumstances so that he can better understand what they want and need from him.. David advises cooperative, non-combative resolutions to cases where he can for the benefit of all parties, and especially for their children. Sometimes cooperation is not possible, and David can manage a high conflict case. In all cases, David recognizes the importance of maintaining a professional, courteous relationship with other attorneys and the courts. David holds himself to a high standard of professional conduct.. David was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma, and he grew up along the gulf coast, first in southeast Texas and then in southwest Louisiana. He graduated from Berry College in Rome, Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a minor in Religion. He received his law degree from the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia. David was first admitted to the bar in Louisiana in 2006, and he established a family law practice in Lake Charles, Louisiana for over thirteen years before relocating to western North Carolina with his wife, Tanya, and his daughter, Ember. He was admitted to the bar in North Carolina in 2019.. David works exclusively as a family law attorney and has spent his entire career focusing on family law and domestic violence law. David has worked at non-profit and for-profit law firms during his career, and he has experience working with clients from all walks of life and all income levels. David is currently accepting family law cases in Buncombe, Haywood, Madison, Yancey, McDowell, Rutherford, Henderson, Transylvania, and Jackson counties.

Janet Amburgey is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law. Since graduating from Appalachian School of Law in 2008 she has focused her practice exclusively on family law matters, assisting people through family chaos, ensuring the protection of their rights and property and helping to blend and expand families. She has represented clients in divorce and separation with issues surrounding child custody, child support, alimony, and in property settlement matters. She also assists families through adoption, name changes and protects parents and children in both domestic violence matters and DSS matters. Janet believe’s problem-solving is a primary responsibility of a lawyer, and through her family law practice she facilitates the transition to newly designed futures, which is the heart of any family law practice. Janet joined Gum, Hiller & McCroskey in 2012 and became a named partner in 2018.. Janet is a member of the Family Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association where she has previously served as the co-chair on the parents rights committee in 2017. She is an active member in the 28th Judicial Bar, serving on the executive committee since 2015, and currently, serving as Secretary since 2018. Janet has been listed for inclusion in the North Carolina Super Lawyers master list since 2020 and was listed in their “Rising Stars” category in both 2017 and 2018. She has been recognized in the Legal Elite Family Law Section in 2017 and 2018 and included in their Young Guns section in 2015. Janet has also been recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Family Law Section since 2019 and maintained a BV Distinguished Rating from Martindale Hubbell since 2015.